Saskatoon Firefighters Union Local 80

02/09/2026

A safer firefighter means a safer community. When Saskatoon’s firefighters have the proper training, equipment, and support, they can respond effectively and make it home safely. IAFF Local 80 remains committed to advocating for the safety measures our members, and our city, rely on.

02/08/2026

Every call is answered with training, heart, and a deep sense of responsibility to the people we serve. Day or night, IAFF Local 80 firefighters remain ready to protect Saskatoon when it matters most.

02/04/2026

Never Forget 🕊️ IAFF Local 80 Remembers:

Ross Castle
September 20, 1939 - February 4, 2008
Line of Duty Death - Cancer

We thank you for your service. yxe

02/02/2026

A fire alarm is only effective if you know what to do when it sounds. Every home and workplace needs a fire alarm safety plan. Plan ahead. Practice often. Stay safe. 🧯🧑‍🚒

01/29/2026

During Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, we are reminded that cancer prevention starts with our everyday routines. Every time our truck returns to the station, we connect it to a diesel exhaust fume extractor system 🚒 This ensures our station, gear, and team are protected from the health hazards associated with both short and long-term exposure to diesel exhaust.

01/27/2026

This Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, IAFF Local 80 is continuing to put firefighter health first 👨‍🚒
Our PFAS-free, non-structural gear helps reduce harmful exposures while keeping our members and supporters safe at public and charitable events. Protecting firefighters means protecting their future.

01/25/2026

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. In Canada, where most provinces and territories have robust presumptive laws, close to 94% of line-of-duty deaths among professional firefighters are the result of occupational cancers.

The World Health Organization has classified firefighter occupational exposure as a group 1 carcinogen. For more information, please visit this website:

https://www.iaff.org/cancer-awareness-month/

01/21/2026

This Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the importance of respiratory protection. Protective equipment like respiratory masks plays a critical role in reducing firefighters’ exposure to toxic and carcinogenic airborne contaminants. Respiratory protection is needed during both fire supression, fire scene clean up and investigation, as well as during decontamination itself. Having the right protection at the right time helps safeguard firefighters’ long-term health. IAFF Local 80 remains committed to prevention and protection

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

Colder temperatures are expected this week and into the weekend. The Winter Emergency Response Plan will be activated at Level II from January 22-28. Please share the updated list of warm-up locations and keep an eye out for anyone who may need assistance.

For details on the Winter Emergency Response Plan, visit saskatoon.ca/cold.

01/20/2026

After the fire is out, the work isn’t over. Proper decontamination using approved cleaning products and washdowns helps remove carcinogens and other dangerous pathogens from gear, skin, and equipment, reducing long-term cancer risks faced by firefighters. This January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, follow us as we continue to spread awareness on this topic 🧑‍🚒

01/19/2026

This preliminary exposure reduction trailer allows firefighters to begin decontamination immediately after a fire, reducing exposure to harmful carcinogens linked to firefighting.

During Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, we highlight the tools and practices that help protect firefighters before, during and after the call is over.